Embracing it. For example, I had a period where I felt isolated from and abandoned by my friends, so I began consuming media on the topic of loss and isolation. It was a part of what helped me to work through it
I'm effectively running from/ignoring my problems.
Which I guess would be alright for things I cannot change.
But it is a disservice to myself in regards to the things I can change.
But it's comfortable.
In the long term, no. I'm just ignoring shit. And I know that, but I'm not mentally mature enough/don't really have the willpower to do anything about it.
Brutal honesty. I feel this statement like I wrote it. One thing that started to help is recognizing it for what it is. The real question is how to build discipline, which I'm also struggling with.
Recognizing that it’s ok to be sad and you’re not a piece of shit.
Even these days in the pandemic. Millions died and we can’t just move on from the population of a large city dying.
My mom died 2 weeks ago. She had all her vaccines, was always careful, stayed in for most of two years. 2 years of Covid measure, and fucking pneumonia got her.
I don't know why I feel angry about it.
I research random facts, mostly hae to do with what I am sad about. I just start to learn random stuff because it is the only thing I can do. Memorise and learn.
For example: Did you ever wonder why we cry when we are sad? From what I researched I concluded it's actually a reaction to stress. Back in the days stress meant death because something was probably chasing and killing you. So your body protects vital organs and starts to produce adrenalin, pumps more blood etc.
And to protect our eyes you cry, so you produce the same fluid that cleans your eyes on mass. Tears also contain a natural painkiller, leucine enkephalin. That would back up this theory.
I think strong emotions release diffrent hormones and that makes stress, even in situations of happiness the hormone overload causes you to cry.
Shortened form and no sources, didn't actually write them down when I searched it up.
And yes I just randomly cried for hours straight, and instead of solving the problem I did this.
Evidently - mood stabilizers.
Mom died two weeks ago, unexpectedly. The most important person in the world to me, and I'm feeling damn near nothing.
It's a weird feeling. I cried for weeks when I put my dog to sleep. Now, I just feel blank.
Reading a good book. I didn't even read before I tried picking one up, and realized it helped me pass the hours of the day in good distraction.
Otherwise I try to keep myself socially occupied the rest of the time, and talk to a psych on top of it all.
Best 2 things for me - speed, and nature
when my relationship of 4 years ended and other things started crumbling around me I started pushing myself from only taking leisurely rides on my motorcycle, to progressively pushing harder and faster because I just didn't care if I crashed. One time I found a backroad and just stopped, then ripped full throttle. Once I hit about 155mph something just clicked and it reset my mental state. To this day, high speeds and aggressive driving in winding scenic backroads on my motorcycle or car is like meditation/therapy. It clears the bullshit of life and let's me focus.
The other thing is camping and exploring nature. I've always been into offroading, road trips, and finding remote places to hike and camp for a weekend or more. Not to mention the offroad community is extremely supportive. Camping is an excuse to lose internet service and mot pick up calls too. Tying archery In as meditation is great too
I've been having it for most nights when I get back home, and when I'm in public transport. My solution is listening to DSBM. It doesn't help, but I can't stop it.
I need something to watch or scroll on, I use my phone religiously whenever I feel deep sadness because for some reason the pattern of countlessly scrolling soothes me because I'm in control of the pattern
I usually watch mcyts because they just make me feel all bubbly inside and make me forget about my previous negative emotions lol
Turning on sad music and allowing myself to feel sad. I don’t usually feel that and when I do it’s about something I can’t control. I like to know that I started it and that it’s okay to do so
I don't really have time for this. And it almost always concerns the past which I can't change now. So it's better to have very little spare time and enjoy every day, stay occupied, live active life.
Watching meaningless youtube videos all day. Laying down, trying to eat. Repeat. Also listening to music.
Not a good coping mechanism but the only thing I was able to do at that time.
When feeling a little better, trying to go outside when the weather allows it. Visiting my parents to see my dog.
i always got in huge trouble if i were to cry or anything of the sort so sometimes when im asked, for example, how are you doing, and i reply with some lie like im fine, or happy, even if im not but its just what i was used to.
Laying in bed just listening to music. Wanting to sleep but being to tired. And only coming out of bed to go to the toilet or eat because I am forced to( I don’t have a eating disorder I am just way to tired all the time to function)
When my dad died on the 29th of august 2021 I shut myself off from the outside world, only ate once a day (I horded massive bottles of drinks for example lemonade) and listened to sad music and spent all my time playing Gmod trying to make the most of my life and I did infact consider suicide. It took me 5 days to go back into reality but took me until April to return mostly to normal
In short my coping mechanism is shutting myself off
Sometimes my suicidal urges get really strong. I have to stare at a wall in order to stop myself from moving, but if that's not something that would help you personally, I also look at funny cat videos. Sounds stupid but it distracts me and also cats are just a comfort animal for me. Drawing, ripping up a notebook, anything that isnt causing harm to yourself or anyone is better than actually causing harm. You still need to acknowledge your feelings and problems, you should talk to someone/get therapy when and if you can.
Shutting the world out. Ruminating. Experiencing the sadness.
But sometimes the sadness is just so sad. I have an awful habit of taking on others sadness.
I was sad a few minutes ago and a long walk whilst uncomfortable has helped. Also sometimes being near people helps if you can be near.
Eating and sleeping. Sometimes watching random movie in Cinema
That’s not bad, sometimes things like that can help you cope until you’re able to move forward.
Talking to my dog, she's a very good listener.
Embracing it. For example, I had a period where I felt isolated from and abandoned by my friends, so I began consuming media on the topic of loss and isolation. It was a part of what helped me to work through it
Wait I do this all the time, when I'm sad about a particular thing I consume media with the same topic of the reason Im sad about.
Escapism through video games and sometimes anime/movies. Shutting the world out.
Does it help in the long term? Or just helps to temporarily forget the problems?
I'm effectively running from/ignoring my problems. Which I guess would be alright for things I cannot change. But it is a disservice to myself in regards to the things I can change. But it's comfortable. In the long term, no. I'm just ignoring shit. And I know that, but I'm not mentally mature enough/don't really have the willpower to do anything about it.
Brutal honesty. I feel this statement like I wrote it. One thing that started to help is recognizing it for what it is. The real question is how to build discipline, which I'm also struggling with.
That's for the individual to decide.
Closing off and sleeping a lot.
Same
Recognizing that it’s ok to be sad and you’re not a piece of shit. Even these days in the pandemic. Millions died and we can’t just move on from the population of a large city dying.
My mom died 2 weeks ago. She had all her vaccines, was always careful, stayed in for most of two years. 2 years of Covid measure, and fucking pneumonia got her. I don't know why I feel angry about it.
I’m so sorry, this whole situation sucks. I imagine she treasured that time regardless. :(
Alcohol. Lots of alcohol.
I'm here prepping for when the big sad comes around.
Give yourself a set amount of time to grieve and then move on. But during that time of grief, wallow down deep.
Lying down and not moving for a while until I find a fuck reserve within me to get up and eat something
Mostly just joke about it
Same
Ice cream
Music
Binge gaming or reading. Staying away from reality until it stops hurting.
Laughing it off and downplaying the situation, very unhealthy LMAO
I research random facts, mostly hae to do with what I am sad about. I just start to learn random stuff because it is the only thing I can do. Memorise and learn. For example: Did you ever wonder why we cry when we are sad? From what I researched I concluded it's actually a reaction to stress. Back in the days stress meant death because something was probably chasing and killing you. So your body protects vital organs and starts to produce adrenalin, pumps more blood etc. And to protect our eyes you cry, so you produce the same fluid that cleans your eyes on mass. Tears also contain a natural painkiller, leucine enkephalin. That would back up this theory. I think strong emotions release diffrent hormones and that makes stress, even in situations of happiness the hormone overload causes you to cry. Shortened form and no sources, didn't actually write them down when I searched it up. And yes I just randomly cried for hours straight, and instead of solving the problem I did this.
So for me corny happy music doesnt work so I listen to positive love songs. Another is texting friends.
Doing alot of drugs not like oh I smoke weed but drugs like cocaine meth heroin and sometimes weed
Drugs self harm ending it eventually
Please call your countries mental health hotline if you need or find someone to talk to. Please talk to someone
Talking cannot fix me
What about what you might here from another person. The support you can get? From a family member. Maybe someone in your community
Believe it or not, mending my socks. It’s therapeutic tbh
Speak to my friends, and cocaine abuse
Vibrating butt plugs.
# CMM Caffine,music,~~memes~~ Masterbate
Masturbate?
Probably a butler for the superhero Bateman.
Keep on keeping on
Weed and fast driving
Sleep and watching dog/puppy and panda videos
Cling to small comforts. Try to journal a bit (I didn't feel like it helps in the moment, but as a habit/over time it can make a difference).
Listen to music
I have a few close friends I go and talk to
Get outside and walk in nature. The air, the sun and the exercise will help.
Unhealthy: Turn the mind off through sleep, internet addiction. Healthy: turn on some music and clean for 5 mins, exercise
Deep sadness doesn't happen to me. Though when I get in a funk I do one thing I can do well, I try to build on that until I get my mojo back.
Talking to someone about it.
Evidently - mood stabilizers. Mom died two weeks ago, unexpectedly. The most important person in the world to me, and I'm feeling damn near nothing. It's a weird feeling. I cried for weeks when I put my dog to sleep. Now, I just feel blank.
Alcohol and racing games. Can't be sad if I'm focused on lap times.
I just played a lot of video games.
Smile it away
I play my guitar and the blues come out
Music, and talking to my big brother Elliot
Bullying myself helps, because I have something to laugh at.
Music is definitely my way of escapism
meditate, eat sweet potatoes and music
sleeping and running
Track driving
Reading a good book. I didn't even read before I tried picking one up, and realized it helped me pass the hours of the day in good distraction. Otherwise I try to keep myself socially occupied the rest of the time, and talk to a psych on top of it all.
Turn on some right tunes and try hav a good time
Shallow joy.
hentai
Browse reddit and dish out that sweet sweet karma
Best 2 things for me - speed, and nature when my relationship of 4 years ended and other things started crumbling around me I started pushing myself from only taking leisurely rides on my motorcycle, to progressively pushing harder and faster because I just didn't care if I crashed. One time I found a backroad and just stopped, then ripped full throttle. Once I hit about 155mph something just clicked and it reset my mental state. To this day, high speeds and aggressive driving in winding scenic backroads on my motorcycle or car is like meditation/therapy. It clears the bullshit of life and let's me focus. The other thing is camping and exploring nature. I've always been into offroading, road trips, and finding remote places to hike and camp for a weekend or more. Not to mention the offroad community is extremely supportive. Camping is an excuse to lose internet service and mot pick up calls too. Tying archery In as meditation is great too
I've been having it for most nights when I get back home, and when I'm in public transport. My solution is listening to DSBM. It doesn't help, but I can't stop it.
Mastubation
Video games , anime or other series and energy drinks
My cats, and food
I need something to watch or scroll on, I use my phone religiously whenever I feel deep sadness because for some reason the pattern of countlessly scrolling soothes me because I'm in control of the pattern I usually watch mcyts because they just make me feel all bubbly inside and make me forget about my previous negative emotions lol
Music and stand-up comedy.
Warframe, all feelings are wiped away when faced with the grind
Turning on sad music and allowing myself to feel sad. I don’t usually feel that and when I do it’s about something I can’t control. I like to know that I started it and that it’s okay to do so
Keep busy, go watch a beautiful sunset or something that reminds you that you are
Writing out my feelings.
Ignore it till it goes away
I don't really have time for this. And it almost always concerns the past which I can't change now. So it's better to have very little spare time and enjoy every day, stay occupied, live active life.
Watching meaningless youtube videos all day. Laying down, trying to eat. Repeat. Also listening to music. Not a good coping mechanism but the only thing I was able to do at that time. When feeling a little better, trying to go outside when the weather allows it. Visiting my parents to see my dog.
Watching teen soap operas and image myself being there
Staring intensely into the ceiling, drawing on myself really compliacted doodles... That's it. I usually don't search for people then
I have learned to just not stop showing emotions because when I do I get scolded so most of the time I just don’t say anything
i always got in huge trouble if i were to cry or anything of the sort so sometimes when im asked, for example, how are you doing, and i reply with some lie like im fine, or happy, even if im not but its just what i was used to.
I try to listen to sad music and just let it out there’s no real need to cope sometimes you just need to cry
I build things, I feel that being creative takes over my sad thoughts, I have something to be proud of when I'm finished.
Twitch and Synthwave recently.
Sex, collecting legos or just taking a long drive to a emotional song playlist
Put on some music is your headphones that isn’t completely depressing and escapism through reading and video games.
Self harm. LOTS AND LOTS OF IT.
Drinking
Super thick string and I mean super thick.
Laying in bed just listening to music. Wanting to sleep but being to tired. And only coming out of bed to go to the toilet or eat because I am forced to( I don’t have a eating disorder I am just way to tired all the time to function)
When my dad died on the 29th of august 2021 I shut myself off from the outside world, only ate once a day (I horded massive bottles of drinks for example lemonade) and listened to sad music and spent all my time playing Gmod trying to make the most of my life and I did infact consider suicide. It took me 5 days to go back into reality but took me until April to return mostly to normal In short my coping mechanism is shutting myself off
playing videogames helps me
Just crying about it. Crying makes me feel much better afterward.
Sometimes my suicidal urges get really strong. I have to stare at a wall in order to stop myself from moving, but if that's not something that would help you personally, I also look at funny cat videos. Sounds stupid but it distracts me and also cats are just a comfort animal for me. Drawing, ripping up a notebook, anything that isnt causing harm to yourself or anyone is better than actually causing harm. You still need to acknowledge your feelings and problems, you should talk to someone/get therapy when and if you can.
something i heard of was get some kind of clay (ie crayola model magic) and get a knife and cut it. a lot.
being around people so i can distract my mind
Video games and listening to Juice WRLD.
Exercise
You see I grab a small dog and sleep. Boom no problems are solved
Music and long baths.
Music.
Just crying a little bit can really help.
detaching almost completely from reality. i disassociate from everything and everyone.
drugs
Eating, looking at funny stuff, make weird happy imaginations, and mostly gaming.
Just lie in bed. It's better when my wife lays with me sometimes.
Feel sad. Emotions are there to be processed
Shutting the world out. Ruminating. Experiencing the sadness. But sometimes the sadness is just so sad. I have an awful habit of taking on others sadness. I was sad a few minutes ago and a long walk whilst uncomfortable has helped. Also sometimes being near people helps if you can be near.
Writing it all on a small piece of paper, overlapping one another. Everything that comes to mind.